Sony VAIO Duo 11

Stunning high res screen ; Very good build quality ; Very good connectivity

No proper trackpad ; Slide form factor doesn't protect screen

All of which leaves us with a peculiar beast. Essentially this is a premium Sony ultraportable laptop, with all the high-end features we'd expect of the company's enviable history in that segment, but on the other hand the overall form factor doesn't...

Great screen ; Staggering power ; Top connectivity ; QWERTY keyboard ; High-end build

Laptop-esque weight ; No trackpad ; Small keyboard ; Bulky ; Keyboard can't detach

The release of Windows 8 has heralded a host of new stylish tablets that make a pleasant change from the bland anonymous slates which have come to represent the Android market.

Powerful processor ; Excellent touchscreen ; Amazing connectivity

Pricey ; Heavy

Screen looks great, decent build quality, backlit keys, reasonable power

Touchscreen dirties up quickly, compressed keyboard is awkward, no dock for stylus, occasional orientation issues, when the fan kicks in it's horrendously noisy

Although inherently a laptop, the VAIO Duo 11 can't help but feel a bit like an oversized, and ultimately expensive - yet powerful - tablet. Which is rather confusing.

It’s certainly nice having the option of using the Duo 11 as a tablet from time to time. However, at this price the Duo 11 also needs to earn its keep as a workhorse laptop, and that baby-sized keyboard could deter many people who need a laptop that...

Dual tablet/laptop, terrific HD touch screen,powerful processor, full Windows 8

Not cheap, sliding mechanism doesn't seem sturdy, no storage forstylus

The Duo 11 has a stonking screen and delivers animpressive performance. It shows off Windows 8 to best effect butwhile the sliding screen mechanism is distinctive, it won't be foreveryone. This being Sony, it's no bargain, but if you want ahybrid...